FootballWest Ham loss 'not a big concern'West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce says he always expected a spirited challenge from the Wellington Phoenix during their trip to New Zealand.24 Jul 06:07 AM
OpinionMichael Burgess: Great night - but where were the fans?The Wellington Phoenix and West Ham served up a classic contest in Auckland last night - with the only disappointment being the modest crowd.23 Jul 11:05 PM
Wellington PhoenixPhoenix fans celebrate winIt may have been a friendly, but that didn't stop the Phoenix making the most of last night's 2-1 victory over EPL outfit West Ham at Auckland's Eden Park.23 Jul 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Juventus promise to bring Cup stars to OzFootball Federation Australia boss David Gallop has received assurances Italian giant Juventus will bring their World Cup stars for next month's clash with an A-League All Stars side.23 Jul 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Phoenix iron out HammersThe Wellington Phoenix brought professional football back to Auckland with a bang last night, beating English Premier League side West Ham United 2-1 at Eden Park.23 Jul 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixPhoenix stun West HamThe Wellington Phoenix got their pre-season Football United tour off to a dream start last night, stunning English Premier League side West Ham 2-1.23 Jul 09:19 AM
Wellington PhoenixStar West Ham striker won't play in NZWest Ham striker Andy Carroll won't take the field in the Football United tour due to an ankle injury.22 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandEmpty seats for fans killed in MH17Two seats were left empty as Newcastle played Sydney FC in Dunedin. They were for two men who died on board flight MH17.22 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandHammers time at Eden ParkTicket sales for tonight's football match between the Wellington Phoenix and English Premier League club West Ham United picked up yesterday22 Jul 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Hammers a highlight for SigmundBen Sigmund has played 31 times for the All Whites, gone to a World Cup and helped the Wellington Phoenix to one game shy of a grand final.22 Jul 05:00 PM
FootballBig crowds will secure tour successA crowd of more than 20,000 will need to roll up to Eden Park tomorrow night for the Wellington Phoenix's match against English Premier League club West Ham to break even.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixFootball: Hammers a big hit with local fansMore than 800 football fans turned out at North Harbour Stadium yesterday to watch English Premier League side West Ham United train for the first time in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
FootballSix sons of West HamWest Ham players provided plenty of inspiration when radio personality Miles Davis had to name his six sons.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorn king and cat foe unitedOne is a tycoon who formerly ran a tabloid famed for breaking outrageous "news" including the discovery of a World War II bomber on the moon.19 Jul 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueFootball: Hammers gaffer delivers goodwill volleyWest Ham might have finished 13th in last season's English Premier League but manager Sam Allardyce and co-chairman David Gold delivered a volley of top-flight goodwill to assembled media as the club build their brand in New Zealand this week.19 Jul 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueFootball: West Ham arrives in NZEPL club West Ham's finest footballers have arrived amid a few bemused looks at the Sky City powhiri.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixFootball: Phoenix bank on English clubs' tour luring fansMore than 30 millionaires from West Ham United and Newcastle United will arrive in New Zealand this weekend to play the Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC in the Football United pre-season tour.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAlan Hansen: Walcott remark my only regretWhen I made my decision to retire two years ago, I was happy with it then and I have absolutely no regrets now.17 Jul 09:30 PM
FootballWorld's richest sport teamsSpain may have been embarrassingly dethroned as World Cup holders, but Real Madrid and Barcelona are still champions at making money after they were named as the world's two richest sports franchises.17 Jul 12:20 AM
WorldWorld Cup tourists praise Brazil - pollWorld Cup tourists have given a big thumbs up to the just-ended event in Brazil, according to a new study.15 Jul 11:14 PM
Football World CupFootball: Win fuels fire of German ambitionWinning the World Cup in Brazil has given Germany the "hunger" to triumph in more tournaments and create an era of dominance similar to Spain.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Hard for Russia, Qatar to beat Brazil's carnival of footballTo Russia, with love. But the renewal of the people's vows with the World Cup will be severely tested by its money-driven forays into the uncharted territories of Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022). Was Brazil the last great folk festival?15 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupConfederation salutes exiting Brazil coachBrazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned after the team failed to win the World Cup.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Retail'Made in Germany' may be ultimate World Cup winnerThe German economy is set to benefit as the country's football victory draws shoppers to the "Made in Germany" brand, says a research firm.15 Jul 04:05 AM